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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, GA

51 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-28-180. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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19652026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180, GA per year, 1965–2026: 51 cases
1965	2
1966	1
1967	4
1969	2
1970	1
1972	1
1973	2
1975	1
1976	1
1978	3
1979	1
1980	1
1981	4
1984	1
1986	2
1987	2
1988	1
1995	1
1996	1
1997	1
2002	1
2004	1
2006	1
2007	1
2009	1
2011	1
2012	2
2015	2
2016	1
2017	1
2018	4
2023	1
2026	1

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA26LA328Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Dallas, GAOn September 3, 2026, at 2004 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7635W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dallas, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…Sep 4, 2026 · N7635W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of qualifications and…Jan 13, 2023 · N4254T · Destroyed NTSB ERA19LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Barnesville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with trees.Nov 17, 2018 · N111TA · Substantial damage NTSB CEN19FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning and his decision to continue flight without stopping for fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 13, 2018 · N180QT · Destroyed NTSB ERA18LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Thomaston, GAA landing gear axle nut being pulled from the threads of the axle rod at an unknown time, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 4, 2018 · N8314W · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Metter, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Feb 5, 2018 · N8475W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA17LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Gainsville, GAThe separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control lever at the carburetor, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.Jul 7, 2017 · N6653J · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Thomson, GAThe pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.Dec 2, 2016 · N2367R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GAThe flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.Nov 24, 2015 · N3971R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.Nov 5, 2015 · N57WV · Destroyed NTSB ERA12LA469Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA394Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAA failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Jun 13, 2012 · N9238J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA11LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jasper, GAA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jan 17, 2009 · N9459J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL07CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28A-180C · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a flat main tire.Mar 24, 2007 · N4988L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while performing an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.Jan 2, 2006 · N2169T · Destroyed NTSB ATL04FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alma, GAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach.Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL97LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hazelhurst, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight.Apr 29, 1997 · N4979L · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended.Jun 6, 1996 · N8818J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Athens, GAThe mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.Dec 6, 1995 · N180KH · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Savannah, GAWhile landing with a left x-wind, the acft veered to the left & went off the rwy. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed in soft terrain. The plt thought tower personnel had told him the wind was from 030 deg at 9 KTS. A check of the transcript revealed that…Oct 7, 1988 · N7769N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87FA189Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jesup, GAWitnesses rprtd the acft 'buzzed' (flew low) over a factory, where the plt used to work, then it went over the altamaha river, flew under a bridge & continued up the river at low alt. About 2 to 3 mi upstream, the acft was maneuvering when it struck trees &…Jun 26, 1987 · N15978 · Destroyed NTSB ATL87LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hampton, GAThe plt reported that a gusting x-wind existed during the approach to land. When he reduced pwr for touchdown, the acft pitched nose down, began a rapid sink and landed hard. The plt noted that he had the yoke full back but was unable to arrest the sink rate.…Feb 23, 1987 · N7681W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86FA176Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbus, GAJust as the aircraft flared for landing, a gust of wind struck the airport. The pilot and passengers reported that the aircraft ballooned up several feet, and the right wing dipped. The pilot got the wings level and attempted to perform a go-around. The…Jun 19, 1986 · N103EF · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86FKG07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAThe acft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft over a wooded area at about 500 ft AGL. The plt reported that he flew out to overlook some land from the air. To avoid air traffic in the landing pattern he dropped down to about 550 ft and made…Feb 20, 1986 · N8288W · Destroyed NTSB ATL84FA147Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Athens, GABefore starting an apch, the plt was advised the wx was: 300 ft obscured, visibility 3/4 mi with light rain & fog. The minimums for a straight-in VOR apch to rwy 2 were 400 ft mda & 1 mi visibility; for a circling apch, the minimums were 433 ft & 1 mi. The…Apr 22, 1984 · N5009T · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FKG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GAOct 16, 1981 · N15101 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FA092Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Eatonton, GAJul 8, 1981 · N6452J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ATL81DLA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Brunswick, GAApr 20, 1981 · N7993W · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKG12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dalton, GAApr 10, 1981 · N9431J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FA028Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Valdosta, GADec 12, 1980 · N9115J · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA122Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Alma, GASep 16, 1979 · N15029 · Destroyed NTSB MIA79DKG11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Dawson, GADec 4, 1978 · N9632J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG54Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Ft Oglethorpe, GAJun 28, 1978 · N9733J · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FA070Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Atlanta, GAApr 22, 1978 · N5361L · Destroyed NTSB MIA76FKG46Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GAApr 17, 1976 · N9515J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FKG73Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Duluth, GAMay 24, 1975 · N9420J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKG71Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gray, GAApr 20, 1973 · N2304T · Destroyed NTSB MIA73DKG66Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cornelia, GAApr 3, 1973 · N7989W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKG38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jonesboro, GASep 26, 1972 · N2660T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DKG44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hazelhurst, GAJun 14, 1970 · N7975N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0251Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cochran, GAOct 11, 1969 · N8263W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70A0028Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Jessup, GAOct 1, 1969 · N6585J · Destroyed NTSB MIA68D0325Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Augusta, GAOct 22, 1967 · N8347W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0016Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jekyll Island, GAJun 15, 1967 · N8132W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0582Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Stone Mountain, GAMay 24, 1967 · N8997J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0528Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Macon, GAApr 14, 1967 · N9772J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0116Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Autreyville, GAJul 30, 1966 · N9115J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0199Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chamblee, GAAug 22, 1965 · N7027W · Substantial damage